The National tribune., 1887-04-28
Department Gleanings.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO.

DEAR TRIBUNE: was hOnored with an invitation
from Buell. Relief Corps. and e.. Is. Gates Corps,
Harmar, seconded IL, to be present at Marietta
April T. 1857 and help them enjoy their celebration,
which found on arriving there to be the celebra-
ton of the goth anniversary Of the settlement of
Marietta-a pioneers day. was received by the
President of Buell. Corps, Sarah j. Moore and taken
To her very pleasant home. where we were soon
joined by Mrs. A. Putnam, Past President g. H.
Gates Corps. Relief Corps work was talked, of
course. At 10 a. April Is after delightful drive
around the quaint and pretty city oldest settled in
0hio) met the ladies of the two Corps and ladies
OF the city ia the readingToOm Of Buell. Post. The
two Posts have delightful halls to meet in and the
Corps occupy the same halls having the pleasant
est relations with their respective Posts. After
couple of hours of social chat with the ladies and
comrades who called, we were invited to dine ut
the AmoTy, where many ladies from both Corps
assisting the ladies of the city in serving
bountful dinner to over 1900 people. Every one
seemed TO enjoy the dinner and renewed old ac-
quaintances. At o'clock p. m. two Corps met in
Buell. Post rooms for an informal Relief Corps talk
aud question meeting. Mrs. Phillips, President of
&. Il. Gates Corps, also Mrs Hull, Past President
of Buell. Corps, were present. The record of these
Corps is good aud they have proven themselves an
honor To our Order. Buell. Corps, being the larger,
had been with the Post, invited To take part in the
exercises aud il was decided on having "a Campfire,
and it was a success rs 10 numbers aud very in
teresting. A very fine orchestra furnished charm
ing music, and WAS heartily eneOred. Department
Commander A. l.. Conger made an address, and
fine recitation given by Miss Skivington,
who showed great ability. had the pleasure OF
looking into those old veterans faces and those of
Of the interest and love there Is in my heart for
them. Gen. Dawes and comrades from Wells Post,
Columbus Parkersburg aud elsewhere, made ring
ing speeches. fine recitation by Miss l.. Moore
WAS highly appreciated. Sheriff. Rose, who Is Com
mlndcr Of Buell. Post, Chairman of the meet
ing showed great tact. wit and the qualities that
go to make up IA live soldier aud leader of Camp
| fire. ! was honoTed by the ladies by being made
/ a member Of the Pioneer Association and while
| deeply approaching the compliment feel that to
the " re. belonged the honors, as but represent
! them. To the GAR of Marietta owe heartfelt
thanks for the courtesies extended To me, and trust
/ / may be able again To- meet them. To them all,
the Relief Corps aud citizens OF Marietta and Har-
mar generally, send kind greetings and pray that
all strangers in strange places may find rs warm
| hearts, open hands. kindly words, and as sweet
| flowers TO welcome them "a did in Marietta and
IIarmar. May their roster be kept unbroken for
years To come and all at last meet where wars are no
| more. On the evening of April ii, accompanied by
] Department Chaplain Louise NJ. Roland, Comrade
! Roland, herhusband; MR.. Storms, President Corps
75 Mrs Young, Aid on Department staff; Miss kcl-
ley. National Aid, and several comrades. attended
! a social given by Steedman Relief Corps No. 80,
Cleveland. Mrs. Hidiinger. President. assisted by
| her ladies' did admirably IN entertaining. The
| entire arrangements, including the floor manage
meat, was under the control of the ladies Of this
Corps. Avery large number were present, and the
masquerade costumes were, many Of them, very
odd and some quite pretty. The ladies of Steedman
Corps dressed in uniform. to wit. navy
blue dress with gold bars and W.R.C. monogram
together with the number oil their Corps. Supper
was served
Angie Babron. Secretary OF T. J. Stanley Corps
lower 1aiciil, actiNc
ton of affairs by Mrs Lily NJ Stanley. President
This Corps has met once "A month during the Win
ter, giving the whole day to the work. Corp.
meeting, 10 "A. m; social dinner, p. M results
social aud financial success AZ the last dinner
served at the residence of DIR. J. q. Hardy, the
Corps visited by delegation of five from
MacksbuTg TO secure information in forming
Corps. Social April IS. with Mrs. WILDER True
J. " P.-Sarah NJ. L. Battels, Department Prcsi
dent, Akron, D.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
John l.. joss Post and Corps. Constantine, Mich.
are getting along in their relief work happily. Tn,
citizens of Constantine presented the Post with
Memorial record book on the evening OF March 81
The Corps served refreshments. aud there was
| good time generally. Corps officers: President
II. q. joss; S.Y.-P., J. A. Holmes; J.Y..P., q